in the entranceway and fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate.

Thanks to today’s ushers, Phil Hurst, Glenn Warren, Andrew Welcome.

Thanks to today’s greeter, Deb Spaulding.

Nursery facility available downstairs.

Prelude, Welcome, and Announcements

God's Greeting

Drawing Near to God

Call to Worship (Responsive)

Come and bow before your God;

his name will be on the foreheads of his servants,

and his servants will see his face.

Come and worship your God;

his face is like the sun, shining in all its brilliance,

and his glory is displayed in the face of Christ.

Come and praise your God;

his light supplants the light of the sun,

and his brilliance destroys the darkness of night.

Hymn of Praise #2 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

Morning Prayer

Allowing God to Shape Us

Call to Confession

Our God of abundant love, grace, and mercy, who promises to never leave or forsake us, looks down from heaven to see if there are any who understand that they are sinful, to see if there are any who seek his face and forgiveness. Let us not turn away, but let us turn toward him, call upon his name, and confess our sins.

Prayer of Confession (unison)

Our Father in heaven, we thank you for sending your Son to bring us from the darkness of death into the light of your life. But we confess that we are helpless to live the new life that Christ calls us to live. We have seen your glory in his face and have lifted our hands to him in praise. Yet our feet have still walked in the ways of sin and selfishness. We have seen your commandments in your word and know them well, but we have refused to see your face in the faces of the hurting, distressed, and needy. Lord, we confess how hard it is to be your people. You have called us to continue the mission of Jesus to a lonely and confused world, and you have taught us how to carry it out. But we have not listened or responded faithfully. Forgive us, O Father, and in the light of your glory and grace, grant us courage and strength to live a new life in you. In the name of the Savior Almighty, give us faith to believe that with your help we will not fail. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon (Screen) Jesus Paid It All

Coming before God’s Open Word

Prayer for Illumination

ScriptureExodus 34:29-35

Message “When One’s Looks and Outlooks Change”

Prayer of Blessing

Silent Prayer for Those Seeking to Accept Christ as Their Savior:

"Dear Jesus, I confess that I'm a sinner, and not right with you. I repent and ask forgiveness. I believe that you died on the cross to take my punishment and to pay the price for my sins. I believe that you rose from death to give me new life. Wash me clean from all sin, shame, and guilt, and come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. In your name I pray. Amen."

Response to the Word Proclaimed (Screen) I Am Thine O Lord

Celebrating God, His Abundance, and His Care

Offering/Offertory

*Doxology #809 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below.

Glorious God, you graciously reveal the light of your wisdom to humankind. We stand in awe of you. In Christ, you set aside the veil that separated us from you. Your Spirit is transforming us to become more like Jesus. We thank you for entrusting the ministries of this church to our care. Use these offerings to encourage and enlighten our friends and neighbors. We pray in the name of your Son. Amen.

Prayer Requests, Pastoral Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn of Assurance #477 (verses 1 & 2) O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May You Grow in Grace

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen. (2x)

Postlude

~ NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 30th

Chief Peter Volkmann and Lt. Joe Alessi, Jr. of the Chatham Police Department will be joining us during the 9:00am service to receive KRC’s $2,000 donation to the Chatham Cares 4 U Program. This money was raised during our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Plant Swap/Sale. Please join us next Sunday to show our support for this special program and the hard work that its members give to our community. Thanks to all who donated!

”NEW DIRECTION” WELLNESS CLASS ~

KRC is offering a FREE 8 week class to improve wellness. Class will be lead by Amy DeWeerd, licensed health coach. A variety of topics will be covered from nutrition to sleep hygiene to stress reduction. Class will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-7:15pm, beginning on August 2nd. Register by calling Amy (518) 522-4264.

~ KRC FAMILY AND FRIENDS ~
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AT KIDS’ SUMMER FREE LUNCH PROGRAM

KRC will be assisting again this year with the summer lunch program at the First Presbyterian Church, Valatie, for Ichabod Crane students. Most of the students who come - anywhere from 5 to 18 children and sometimes adults - have been part of the free lunch program during the school year.

We have committed to prepare lunch on the Fridays in July. All fruit, veggies, beverages, and supplies are provided by First Presbyterian Church and the Food Pantry. The menu is simple, and fruit pancakes, tacos, toasted cheese sandwiches, and Sloppy Joe’s were popular last year.

Three people are needed for each Friday to be responsible for the food prep, cooking and serving the main entree, and cleanup. Prep starts at 11:15 am, lunch is served from 12 noon to 1 pm, and doors close at 1:15 after cleanup. A sign-up sheet is available on the back table of the church (KRC) for those interested in volunteering. Please call Maureen Mooney at 210-6079 if you have questions about this ministry.

PULPIT FLOWERS

Many KRC family and friends have, in the past, provided cut flowers for the pulpit in celebration of an anniversary or birthday, in honor of a special day or event, and in loving memory of family and friends who have passed away. During the summer months, those of you who are gardeners are invited to arrange and display your own garden flowers on a Sunday of your choice. If you are interested in providing flowers for a particular Sunday, contact Dawn, 758-7564.

The Dutch Reformed Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will hold its annual Mini-Market and Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, August 12th. They are also seeking vendors to sell a variety of goods at the mini-market. If you would like to donate items, call 732-2471, to make arrangements for drop off, which will start on 7/15. Drop off times will be Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6 and 7:30, and Saturday's, between 10-12. Please do not drop items off without scheduling an appointment. NO clothing, stuffed animals, large appliances (including air conditioners), stuffed furniture, fitness machines or outdated electronics of ANY kind, will be accepted. Also, please do not donate items that are broken. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information and to reserve your space, contact Diana at 518-732-7345 or email dblpec@gmail.com. Registration deadline is August 2.

L OOKING AHEAD

~KRC’S ANNUAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AUGUST 21 - 25~

At this year's “Hero Central” Vacation Bible School, kids will take on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. VBS Hero Central uses epic music, spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God! Open to kids ages 3 (potty trained) to Grade 8. VBS Runs from 9-noon each day, August 21 - 25. No fee to attend, but please register in advance if you can so we'll have enough supplies for everyone! Registration forms available at both Kinderhook and Muitzeskill Reformed churches, at the Cross Eyed Owl Gift shop, or you may call KRC at 758-6401 to register. A VBS PICNIC CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT KRC!

~STOP HUNGER NOW FOOD-PACKAGING EVENT SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 9~

Stop Hunger Now, which has recently rebranded itself “Rise Against Hunger,” packages and ships food and
life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable people and works to end global hunger in our lifetime. This
year, nearly 60 million meals will be packaged and distributed to needy locations around the world. A RISE
AGAINST HUNGER FOOD-PACKAGING EVENT IS AN IMMENSELY-REWARDING EXPERIENCE OF EASY, HANDS-ON WORK, FUN, AND
FELLOWSHIP THAT YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! A group of 40 to 50 volunteers (any age) can package over 10,000
meals in just two hours. Our local packaging event will take place Saturday, September 9, at the Kinderhook
Town Hall (formerly Martin H. Glynn school) on Church Street in Valatie, during which we hope to pack 20 – 30
thousand meals. Plan to save this date on your calendar and to lend a helping hand to this extraordinary
ministry. Donation baggies and canisters are now available on the back table of the sanctuary to take home for
saving up your contributions, and you are encouraged to take canisters to work or to businesses willing to
display them. A donation of 29¢ buys one meal, $29 one hundred meals, $290 one thousand meals.

~ BROOKS BBQ CEMETERY BENEFIT SEPTEMBER 27~

The Annual Brooks BBQ will be held on Wednesday, September 27th. There will be chicken, potatoes, cole slaw
and rolls, with homemade desserts. All proceeds will benefit our cemetery maintenance.

HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY!

Sally Heimroth (3rd), Virginia Rothermel (3rd),

Patrice Lyons (5th), Jay Rippel, (6th), Will Ferguson (7th)

Dick Van Alstyne (13th), Ted Tuttle (18th), Edward Arnold (26th),

Glenn Warren (26th), Carien Zietsman (28th), Patti Varga (30th),

Stacey Dunbar (31st)

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES

Dave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan;

Alight Pregnancy Center, Hudson

Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany

Compassion International, KRC-Sponsored Children:

Evelin Chuquinia, 15, Bolivia Giulbert Muguna, 18, Kenya

Alex and Fran Knauss, Trans-World Radio

Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission

Dick and Carolyn Otterness, RCA missionaries, Hungary

Brian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators

Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St. Thomas

Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE THANK-YOU NOTES ON THE MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FELLOWSHIP ROOM FROM SOME OF OUR MISSIONARIES.

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR

Pastor Rudy Visser, our Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision, and for the Christ-centered messages God gives to Pastor each and every Sunday for the spiritual nourishment and growth of our church family.

the inspirational ministries of our guest preachers, Perry Jones, Tom McCrossan, John Bowen, Derek DeJager and others who lead worship at KRC from time to time.

those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their wellbeing and lives for the peace & liberty we enjoy.

the good report from Libby Little-Saxton that she is regaining strength and energy and “getting into the swing of things again” following her recent bouts with shingles and other health issues.

the good news that Ron Dick’s blood sugar is under control and he is receiving injections to dissolve the blood clot in his lung. He has been discharged from the hospital, and will be under the care of a rehab specialist for a while. Please continue to pray for complete healing for Ron, and for strength, reassurance, and peace for both him and Judie as they deal with these issues without any family or other significant support system in Florida.

Virginia Rothermel, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday!

the good news that Don Morse’s recent hip surgery has healed nicely, and that his cancer treatments are going well with no negative side effects. Don is Kay Haber’s brother. Thank you for all of your prayers.

all those of KRC's family and friends who volunteer their time, talent, and energy so generously and so selflessly to the various ministries and programs of our church, and who often do this quietly behind-the-scenes with little notice or recognition.

His provision for all of our basic life needs, and the wonderful ways God shows His love to us, especially during difficult times.

Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as new praise/prayer requests, to krc@fairpoint.net or call 859-4158.

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR

those who do not know Christ or who are struggling in their faith journey. Pray also that God will provide opportunities for us to witness for Jesus, and give us the courage and winsome words needed to make the most of these opportunities.

our state, national, and world leaders, especially President Donald Trump and all of the new government officials now in office, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.

our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s presence, protection, and peace, especially Jason Lansing serving in S. Korea.

those grieving the death of loved ones, especially: family and friends grieving the death of Dean Hurst, cousin of Phil Hurst; Lyn, family, and friends grieving the death of Lyn’s husband, Frank;

those who, even after many years, still hurt from the void left by loved ones who have passed on from this world.

reassurance, peace, and dignity for loved ones nearing the close of this life.

Barbara Vosburgh, who is home now, following hospitalization last week with heart issues. Pray for God’s healing strength and reassurance for Barbara as she undergoes further evaluations.

Sally Heimroth, recovering following open-heart surgery recently. Some days are better than others for Sally, but she is gaining strength each day. Please continue to pray for her speedy and complete recovery and return to full health, and pray also for her family as they assist in her recuperation. Sally misses her KRC family, and thanks everyone for theircards and notes of encouragement.

Jean Wildermuth, who was scheduled to have eye surgery last week, in hopes of having more successful results than a prior surgery. She will need to be fairly immobile for a period of time after the surgery, so the next couple of weeks will be very stressful. Pray for a successful procedure and a speedy and complete healing for Jean, and for God's reassurance and peace for both her and Bob.

Connie Witkowski, mother of Laura, a friend of Cricket Warren. Connie was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on an ovary and had previously been diagnosed cancer free after treatment for bladder cancer.

Timothy Spaulding, Sr., brother-in-law of Deborah Spaulding, who is in a medically induced coma following kidney failure and other issues.

those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult decisions: the Clause family, in need of spiritual, mental, and physical healing, as well as for other families with these needs; Nancy Baker and her mother, Vickie Metzger; Stacey Baker; Vince Beaudoin; Libby Little-Saxton, working with refugees; the epidemic of addiction to heroin and other substances.

residence-bound KRC family, George Clowe, and those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill.

All of us from time to time, as members and friends of the KRC family, have had concerns and issues about church policies; Consistory decisions; order and times of our worship services; the preaching ministry; and sometimes even issues and concerns related to our interpersonal relationships within the church family. We would like you to know that the Elders are available to speak with you about any concerns you may have and invite you to contact them at any time.